Composite Manufacturing Engineer

PWHytek Ltd; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

PWHytek Ltd in North Yorkshire is seeking two Composite Manufacturing Engineers to support production and process improvement on a 3-month, on-site contract.

You will collaborate with production, quality and design teams to resolve manufacturing issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite manufacturing production environments.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with production, quality and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Support composite manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, process documentation and work instructions.
• Resolve production and process issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, efficiency and throughput.
• Support NPI and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Assist with process validation and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with customer, aerospace and AS9100 requirements.

Skills

Composite manufacturing experience

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Composite Manufacturing Engineer North Yorkshire Contract | 3 Months | Immediate Start On-Site UK Nationals Only 2 Positions Available

We're supporting a leading composites manufacturer in North Yorkshire experiencing increased production demand.

We're seeking two Manufacturing Engineers with composites experience to support production, process improvement and manufacturing operations.

You'll work with production, quality, design and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues, improve processes and support delivery of high-performance composite products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support composite manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, process documentation and work instructions.
• Resolve production and process issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, efficiency and throughput.
• Support NPI and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Assist with process validation and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with customer, aerospace and AS9100 requirements.

Experience Required

• Manufacturing Engineering experience in composite production.
• Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating and improving manufacturing documentation.
• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production, quality and engineering teams.

Desirable

• Aerospace composites experience.
• Defence, motorsport, marine or high-performance engineering backgrounds.
• AS9100 knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• NPI support experience.

The Individual

You'll be a practical engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, working with production teams and delivering operational improvements.